I love what I do and I am very passionate about health and wellness (as anyone who knows me will tell you!) and one of the things I get asked most often is:  ‘WHAT DO YOU EAT?’…

Whether my hat says ‘Naturopath’ or ‘Nutritionist’ or ‘Mung-bean Queen’ (which is what my Dad calls me!) my answer is never the same.  Why?  Because THERE IS NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL, when it comes to your diet.  Believe me, if there was I’d be out of a job!  The holistic nature of what I practice allows me to talk to individuals and learn all about their complexities and idiosyncrasies that make them the unique being that they are.  So with all the tools and knowledge I have learnt in my teachings and my career, it’s my job to guide them on the best path nutritionally for THEM.

Sure, what I eat is definitely healthier compared to most, but I’m human too, which comes to a relief to most when I share insights into the food that finds itself on my plate.  VARIETY IS PARAMOUNT.  Yes, yes, we HAVE all heard it before, but perhaps because it’s true!  Foods have an energetic property – as it was once a living thing, and that vibrational aspect can be transferred to us in a positive way!  ‘Life gives life’… So the more freshness and vitality the foods you put inside your body have the better you will feel, hands down, THAT I can guarantee!  Rich, bright colours equate to antioxidants and DIVERSITY ensures you are obtaining the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and nutrients essential for optimal health.

Aim to eat the majority of your foods while they still look as close to their natural form as possible.  By that I mean:  unprocessed, organic, whole foods, raw or lightly cooked, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices as your flavour companions.  Doing that will intrinsically brings a sense of wellness, energy and vitality to your life.  Which, in comparison if a large component of your diet comes from packets, tins, plastic and containers, are you surprised to hear that may result in apathy, sluggishness and fatigue?

So without further ado, here is a day in the life of my diet:

BREAKFAST

Home-made gluten free porridge with lecithin, sliced fuji apple and coconut yoghurt

~ Quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, brown rice flakes, millet, chia seeds, flax seeds, macadamias, walnuts, cinnamon

SNACK

Handful of brazil nuts

LUNCH

Two pieces of toasted quinoa bread with poached eggs, rocked, tomato, avocado, a sprinkle of coconut feta cheese and chopped dill or basil or whatever herb plucked from the garden

SNACK

Brown rice protein shake with raw cacao, flaxmeal, coconut oil, oat milk and maca powder (perfect for after any physical activity or session at the gym!)

DINNER

Indian spiced chicken, quinoa and lentil pilaf

~ Organic chicken thighs, onion, mushroom, chilli, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, quinoa, lentils, chicken stock, English spinach, coconut yoghurt

How do I feel?  Fantastic!  I practice what I preach and although my diet may not look like this every single day, I do make a conscious effort to buy local, source organic and inspire myself to enjoy the fruits of my labour and make things at home wherever possible!  Here’s to happiness from your plate to your heart! ❤

Courtney Clark
Naturopath & Nutritionist

…using nature to nurture life… xx